NSTP MEMORIZATION

Question 1

SECTION 1

Answer 1

 Section 1. Loyalty, obedience, and cooperation – It shall be the duty of the citizen to be loyal to the Federal Republic of the Philippines and to honor the Philippine flag, to defend the State and contribute to its development and welfare, to uphold the Constitution and obey the laws, pay the taxes, and cooperate with the duly constituted authorities in the attainment and preservation of a peaceful, just, and orderly society.

Question 2

PREAMBLE

Answer 2

We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.

Question 3

SECTION 2

Answer 3

 Section 2. Correlative Duty – The rights of the individual impose upon him or her the correlative duty to exercise them responsibly and with due regard for the rights of others.

Question 4

SECTION 3

Answer 4

 Section 3. Human life, dignity, rights – Citizens shall respect the life and dignity of every human person and help uphold human rights whenever these are threatened or violated. The State and the citizens shall prevent and prohibit the killing of humans in any form and for whatever purpose.

Question 5

SECTION 4

Answer 5

 Section 4. Duty to work – It shall be the duty of every citizen to engage in gainful work and to work well to assure himself/herself and his/her family a life worthy of human dignity.

Question 6

SECTION 5

Answer 6

 Section 5. Civic, political participation – It shall be the duty and obligation of every citizen qualified to vote to register and cast his or her vote at every election, to participate actively in other public and civil affairs, and to contribute to good governance, honesty and integrity in the public service and the vitality and viability of democracy. Citizens shall enhance their civic efficiency and political effectiveness by their involvement in people’s organizations, non-governmental organizations, civic and professional associations, community associations, or political parties, as well as in discussions on public issues.

Question 7

SECTION 6

Answer 7

 Section 6. Promote equity, social justice – In their own homes, in the workplace, and in their various organizations and institutions, citizens shall cooperate in the promotion of equity and social justice for the good of all.

Question 8

SECTION 7

Answer 8

 Section 7. Responsibility of youth – The youth shall assume their responsibility in developing their social, economic, intellectual and moral well-being. They shall develop their patriotism and nationalism and their civic and political competence in order to serve the common good and national interest and their own welfare.

Question 9

SECTION 8

Answer 9

 Section 8. Health, ecology, environment – Citizens shall exercise their right to a balanced and healthful ecology, and contribute to the maintenance of a clean, enjoyable and sustainable environment.